Photo courtesy of Smith Funeral Chapels - Downtown
Atlanta, Georgia
1943 - 2025
Floating the Bighorn river with his precious golden retriever Woodrow, in pursuit of the perfect hatch, fly, and cast - Alan Harris Shaw passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the age of 82. For Alan, fly fishing was more than a hobby; it was a meditation, a patient conversation with the...
Read MoreWe will surely miss our friend, Allan. A true gentleman who knew how to get things done. Loved his family, dog, and was a `Bama boy to the core. And, he knew how to cook soft shell crab! He has left a hole in our hearts. RIP
Bill & Elaine Ryan
September 02, 2025 | Friend
Alan was my good friend, fraternity brother, and doctor. He will be missed!
David R Bockel
August 17, 2025 | Friend
So very sorry. A fraternity brother from U.of Alabama who was respected .
Henry Frohsin
August 17, 2025 | School
Alan, I will always miss our floats on the Bighorn and the Missouri, your persistent good humor, and all that you've done to protect and enhance our precious trout waters. Know that you were loved by so many. Say hi to Gus for me.
Doug Haacke
August 16, 2025
Our heartfelt condolences to Marilyn and Allen´s family
Kelly and Marnie McDowall
August 16, 2025 | Other
Our most heartfelt condolences to Marilyn and Allen´s family Kelly and Marnie McDowall
Kelly and Marnie McDowall
August 16, 2025 | Other
Alan and became friends in podiatry school in San Francisco and continued into our residency program at highland general hospital in Oakland California. We served on many national committees together; however Alan´s most influential gift was he taught the art and meditation of fly fishing. 26 or 27 years ago he invited me to join him on the Bighorn River where I went back at least once a year. I quit bait fishing and joined his philosophy. He was a mench who loved his family and I am...
Joshua gerbert
August 14, 2025
Allan will be missed he was a fine gentleman
Sandra Earwood
August 13, 2025
